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Centrosaurus Quarry Hike

Tuesday, October 06, 2020 - 10:30 AM

Difficulty: Moderate - Difficult - 2 km distance over rough terrain, up and over sandstone and mudstone ridges, some scrambling.

Ages:Ages 7 years and up. For safety reasons infants and toddlers are not allowed on this hike. Participants under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Price: Adult $25, Youth (ages 7 - 17 yrs) $15, Family $70 (2 adults and their youth up to 5 spaces). The booking program will pick the best rate for your family. Please note: no children or babies on this program.

Capacity: 24 people/hike

Wheelchair accessible: No

The Centrosaurus Bonebed Hike is your best opportunity to see the unequalled concentration of dinosaur fossils that makes Dinosaur Provincial Park world famous. You will journey through rugged streambeds and over sandstone ridges to reach a former dig site, known as a bonebed , that contains the remains of hundreds of horned dinosaurs! As you investigate the clues these fossils provide you will be challenged to come up with your own theory to explain their mass death.

Be prepared for your hike: for your safety and comfort please bring water, sunscreen, hat and insect repellent. Note footwear restriction on all hikes: participants must wear sturdy closed toe and heel footwear; NO sandals or flip-flops allowed on hikes! Also note age restrictions for this hike: ages 7 years and up.

Alternate Program: In the event of rain, wet conditions, unsafe road conditions, or other conditions that threaten the safety and comfort of participants, programs may be cancelled or replaced with alternate programs at the regular ticket price. Content of alternate program is the same or similar. Refunds are available if visitors choose not to participate in the alternate program.

Cancellation Policy: Participants may cancel up to 48 hours before the event and receive a refund of their program fee, however the $5 booking fee is non- refundable. Events cancelled by the participant with less than 48 hours notice will not be refunded. Program cancellations may only be done by calling (403) 378-4344.